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Endocrine System (thyroid gland (prolactin (milk production - mammary…

- - - - secretes glucagon to increase blood glucose level
    - - secretes insulin to lower blood glucose and get it into cells for utilization
- - - - secretes glucose to maintain blood glucose levels available for use by the brain and other tissues
    - - secretes glucocorticoids and androgen which gets converted to testosterone and estrogen
    - - secretes steroid hormones (aldosterone) to make kidney retain more water through sodium retention
- - - - stimulates adrenal cortex to release hormone
    - - luteinizing hormone
      - follicle stimulating hormone
    - - stimulates thyroid
    - - growth of epiphyseal plate and all cells
  - - - neuropeptide hormone involved in social bonding and sexual activity, childbirth, and breastfeeding
    - - regulates fluid and salt balance to maintain blood pressure through excretion to offset blood volume and hydration in the tissues